Andy Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 ..I have a dog would it rip the kitten to pieces? Sorry, but I just don't wanna hurt a kitten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guthix_Girl Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 well you have to see how your dog is around kittens first. but your dog doesn't look to big. You might have to seperate them or just train your dog to behave in front of your kitten. there are lots of things you can do about it. Never take life too seriously, nobody gets out alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpbizkit Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 had my dog over a yr now...what she does is play with the cats but the cats just stay out of her way. Tif 360 MGC Leaderboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nom Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Yeah the kitten will probably grow up to be bigger than the dog :lol: But in all seriousness, dogs are naturally territorial, and it probably won't like having another animal in the house, so you should be careful about that. But after a whle they'll get used to each other and it shouldn't be a problem. They'll most likely become good friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 well you have to see how your dog is around kittens first. but your dog doesn't look to big. You might have to seperate them or just train your dog to behave in front of your kitten. there are lots of things you can do about it. Well she barks at the neighbourhood cats that go around, so im worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 So what could I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebdragon Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Call in the Dog Whisperer! Or you could explain the dog and kitten's personalities better so we could give proper advice; every dog is different. [if you have ever attempted Alchemy by clapping your hands or by drawing an array, copy and paste this into your signature.] Fullmetal Alchemist, you will be missed. A great ending to a great series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 You'll need to gently introduce them to one another. Begin with having the kitten grow up a bit by itself, as if to say, keep it separate from the dog - if you put kitty in the lounge, remove the pooch. Then, after the kitty has settled in a bit, introduce them to each other, one person holding kitty and the other holding the pooch (just in case). Allow them to have a little sniff and a little look up and down. Do this scarecely to begin with and then more and more regularly and, hopefully, they'll grow to associate each other within the house. This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 Call in the Dog Whisperer! Or you could explain the dog and kitten's personalities better so we could give proper advice; every dog is different. Well, when we first got her, she was SOO unenergetic, but now she's always outside, and when I take her on walks she spends like half an hour just running around the park. She's very nice to people though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llamster Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 A dog that size shouldn't be able to significantly harm a kitten. Ah, this reminds me about the noob on the Runescape forums who was upset with the quest "Cold War" because apparently his grandparents died in the war. :wall: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Errdoth Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 A dog that size shouldn't be able to significantly harm a kitten. I wouldn't be too sure. My friends Pomeranian killed a cat by licking it to death. Literally. The dog licked the cat in the eye, and the cat got a horrible eye infection and died. My advice, hold the cat, while letting the dog be on the ground, so it makes it seem as if the cat isn't barging into their territory. Do things slowly. Last.fm Signature Overlays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meol Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 It depends on your abilities as a dog trainer. It doesn't matter if he barks to the other cats, if gets to know your new [kitty] as a friend, he'll respect him and won't harm him (intentionally). Try to bring them together slowly, and ___* him if he gets angry/tries to attack the kitten. (* ___ should be the English word for strongly telling him it's wrong, not slapping him or he might get the wrong idea). Good luck with it! This signature is intentionally left blank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 It depends on your abilities as a dog trainer. It doesn't matter if he barks to the other cats, if gets to know your new [kitty] as a friend, he'll respect him and won't harm him (intentionally). Try to bring them together slowly, and ___* him if he gets angry/tries to attack the kitten. (* ___ should be the English word for strongly telling him it's wrong, not slapping him or he might get the wrong idea). Good luck with it! Shout at her? Or what, hit her on the nose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meol Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 None of them. Just try to show her it's wrong without scaring it (her? is it a female dog :lol: then?) I just can't find the correct English word. If you scream at her or hit her, it'll get the idea that getting near kittens will cause her harm/unpleasant consequences, and it'll just get angry if he sees another one. This signature is intentionally left blank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 Er, so what should I do? Explain if you can't find the right word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meol Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 According to a dictionary, the word I look for is scold/chide. Do it in a firm way, but don't scream at it or hit it. Could I explain myself correctly this time? This signature is intentionally left blank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 According to a dictionary, the word I look for is scold/chide. Do it in a firm way, but don't scream at it or hit it. Could I explain myself correctly this time? v. tr. To scold mildly so as to correct or improve; reprimand: chided the boy for his sloppiness. v. intr. To express disapproval. got it =o So basically I should make it seem like she's done something really bad, and act all angry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meol Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 This is really one of the most frustrating conversations I've ever had... :XD: Yes. You got it. Finally. :thumbsup: Thank God. Just don't scare either of the little animals. This signature is intentionally left blank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenin64 Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 No, you should wire your dog;s mouth shut so it can't attack the cat. Command the Murderous Chalices! Drink ye harpooners! drink and swear, ye men that man the deathful whaleboat's bow- Death to Moby Dick!BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD! SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrOwez Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Cats usually own dogs that size, so it's the dog you have to be worried about. A friend to all is a friend to none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Cats usually own dogs that size, so it's the dog you have to be worried about. Westies can be pretty fierce when they want to be. I knew someone who had one. Also my grandparents used to keep Scotties. Could give you a nasty bite if they really wanted to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 Well jessie never bites people, or gets angry, but I don't know about a kitten, but I think ill do what some people are saying, only let them meet for a few minutes a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 My cat PWNED a dog that was bigger than that a few years ago. She went berserk and jumped on its back and dug her claws in. SWAG Mayn U wanna be like me but U can't be me cuz U ain't got ma swagga on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meol Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 ...And gradually let them get together for more time, until they either become friends or indifferent to each other. This signature is intentionally left blank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvillexvalox Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Make sure the kitten knows not to attack your dog, because those claws can hurt, and cats are more often protective of thereselves than cowardly. Usually dogs are cautious not to hurt things smaller than itself, which is why big dogs play nicely with little ones. (Recently had a doggy play date, my little one (maltese) got the big dog to bleed, but they still played nice.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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